{"product_id":"alocasia-black-velvet-2-exact-live-starter-plants-2-inch-size-alocasia-reginula-black-velvet","title":"Alocasia Black Velvet – 2 Exact Live Starter Plants, 2-Inch Size – Alocasia reginula ‘Black Velvet’","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis listing includes \u003cspan\u003e2 exact Alocasia Black Velvet live starter plants\u003c\/span\u003e from the seller's \u003cspan\u003e2-inch starter plant category\u003c\/span\u003e. You will receive the specific young plants shown in the listing photographs. Because these are living plants, they may gain or lose leaves or develop additional growth between photography and shipment. Natural variation in leaf count, foliage size, coloration, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlocasia Black Velvet\u003c\/span\u003e, botanically known as \u003cspan\u003eAlocasia reginula ‘Black Velvet’\u003c\/span\u003e, is a tropical ornamental aroid recognized for its thick, velvety, dark green to nearly black leaves with prominent silver-white veins. Its compact growth habit and contrasting foliage make it a distinctive addition to indoor plant collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis perennial Alocasia develops upright leaves from a compact base. It is suitable for indoor containers and protected foliage displays. Like many tropical Alocasias, it generally prefers bright, indirect light, an airy, well-draining growing medium, and moderate moisture. Protect the plants from freezing temperatures and prolonged exposure to harsh direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping Size \u0026amp; Condition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/span\u003e 2 exact live starter plants\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eListed Size:\u003c\/span\u003e 2-inch starter plant category\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Selection:\u003c\/span\u003e Exact plants pictured\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoot Development:\u003c\/span\u003e Starter plants; roots may not fully occupy a 2-inch nursery pot\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping Condition:\u003c\/span\u003e Bare root\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNursery Pots Included:\u003c\/span\u003e No\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping Height:\u003c\/span\u003e Not specified\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping Clarification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe final Shipping Notice confirms that the plants are shipped \u003cspan\u003ebare root without nursery pots\u003c\/span\u003e. This takes precedence over the earlier statement indicating shipment in a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cspan\u003e2-inch measurement refers to the starter plant category\u003c\/span\u003e, not the shipping height of the plants or an included nursery pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are young starter plants, and their root systems may not fully occupy a 2-inch nursery pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a live starter plant (seedling\/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustomer Notice:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf there is an issue with your order, contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotos of the shipping box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto of the shipping label\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted without required photos may not be eligible for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted more than 48 hours after delivery will be considered accepted as received and may not be eligible for replacement or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/span\u003e 2 exact live starter plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e Alocasia Black Velvet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAlocasia reginula\u003c\/span\u003e ‘Black Velvet’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eListed Size:\u003c\/span\u003e 2-inch starter plant category\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Selection:\u003c\/span\u003e Exact plants shown in listing photographs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping Condition:\u003c\/span\u003e Bare root\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNursery Pots Included:\u003c\/span\u003e No\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping Height:\u003c\/span\u003e Not specified\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung Alocasia plants with developing root systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarter roots may not fully occupy a 2-inch nursery pot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThick, velvety dark green to nearly black leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProminent silver-white leaf veins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact, upright growth habit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropical ornamental aroid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for indoor foliage collections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrefers bright, indirect or filtered light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerally suited to airy, well-draining growing media\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerate moisture requirements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants may gain or lose leaves after photographs are taken\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive \u003cspan\u003eAlocasia reginula\u003c\/span\u003e ‘Black Velvet’ starter plants, natural root systems, young petioles, and ornamental foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing medium is used during cultivation. Plants are shipped bare root without nursery pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e Alocasia Black Velvet, Black Velvet Alocasia\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAlocasia reginula\u003c\/span\u003e ‘Black Velvet’\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/span\u003e Live tropical ornamental foliage starter\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/span\u003e Perennial\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower\/Fruit Color:\u003c\/span\u003e Inconspicuous aroid inflorescences; flowering not guaranteed\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e Bright, indirect or filtered light\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e Airy, well-draining aroid growing medium\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater:\u003c\/span\u003e Moderate; avoid prolonged waterlogging\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Zone:\u003c\/span\u003e Generally Zones 10–11 outdoors; protect from frost\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/span\u003e 2 exact live starter plants\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eListed Size:\u003c\/span\u003e 2-inch starter plant category\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping Height:\u003c\/span\u003e Not specified\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Selection:\u003c\/span\u003e Exact plants pictured\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoliage Color:\u003c\/span\u003e Dark green to nearly black with silver-white veins\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoliage Characteristics:\u003c\/span\u003e Thick, velvety leaves with contrasting veins\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/span\u003e Compact, upright tropical perennial\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoot Development:\u003c\/span\u003e Starter plants; roots may not fully occupy a 2-inch nursery pot\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContainer Suitability:\u003c\/span\u003e Indoor pots and protected containers\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping Condition:\u003c\/span\u003e Bare root\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNursery Pots Included:\u003c\/span\u003e No\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePet Safety:\u003c\/span\u003e Contains calcium oxalate crystals and is toxic if chewed or ingested\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TheGreenEscape","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67717073928480,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/9818\/8832\/files\/CREATIDECOR_36_572d86ea-7e41-490b-aaac-003751d5b643.png?v=1791619709","url":"https:\/\/jaymegarden.com\/products\/alocasia-black-velvet-2-exact-live-starter-plants-2-inch-size-alocasia-reginula-black-velvet","provider":"Jayme Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}